Tesla Cybertruck (all Wheel Drive) vs Rivian R1T (dual Motor)

Rivian R1T wins — Rivian R1T wins for lifestyle buyers — better design, superior adventure utility, $10K cheaper, and a more refined owner…

Scores: Tesla Cybertruck (all Wheel Drive) 8/10 · Rivian R1T (dual Motor) 9/10

Rivian R1T wins for lifestyle buyers — better design, superior adventure utility, $10K cheaper, and a more refined ownership experience. Cybertruck wins for towing capacity and charging infrastructure. If you tow a large trailer regularly, Cybertruck is the only choice. For everyone else, the R1T is the better electric truck.

Tesla Cybertruck (all Wheel Drive) lists at $79,990 while Rivian R1T (dual Motor) lists at $69,900 — Rivian R1T (dual Motor) undercuts Tesla Cybertruck (all Wheel Drive) by $10,090 (14%).

Spec-by-spec comparison

	Tesla Cybertruck (all Wheel Drive)	Rivian R1T (dual Motor)
range	340 miles EPA	314 miles EPA
acceleration	0-60 mph in 4.1 seconds	0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds
payload	2,500 lbs	1,760 lbs
towing	11,000 lbs	7,700 lbs
bed_length	72 inches	54 inches + front trunk + gear tunnel
charging	Tesla Supercharger 250kW, universal NACS	NACS + CCS, 200kW max

Tesla Cybertruck (all Wheel Drive)

What works

Tesla Supercharger network has 50,000+ stations globally — charging anxiety on long trips is essentially eliminated
11,000 lb towing capacity with 340-mile range beats every electric truck in this price tier
Stainless steel exoskeleton dent-tested at 3.5x the rigidity of conventional steel panels

What doesn't

Stainless exterior shows fingerprints and salt staining — requires specific cleaning products to avoid rust
Polarizing design: if you don't want to be noticed, this is not the truck
Rear-wheel steering turning radius is wider than expected for a 231-inch vehicle in parking structures

Rivian R1T (dual Motor)

What works

Gear Tunnel under the bed adds 65L of lockable weatherproof storage — no other truck has this
Camp Kitchen slide-out kitchen accessory makes the R1T the best vehicle for overlanding ever built
Software maturity and over-air updates have closed the gap with Tesla — Rivian's UI quality in 2025 is excellent

What doesn't

7,700 lb towing is 3,300 lbs less than Cybertruck AWD — a meaningful gap for trailer owners
Rivian's charging network (Rivian Adventure Network) is much smaller than Tesla's Supercharger grid
54-inch bed is shorter than most truck beds — full 4x8 sheets don't fit flat

Bottom line

Our pick: Rivian R1T (dual Motor). It edges out the alternative on gear tunnel under the bed adds 65l of lockable weatherproof storage — no other truck has this. That said, Tesla Cybertruck (all Wheel Drive) still wins on tesla supercharger network has 50,000+ stations globally — charging anxiety on long trips is essentially eliminated — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.

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